LA County’s Backyard Solution Can’t Wait

Los Angeles County doesn’t just need more housing—it needs faster, neighborhood-scale housing. ADUs are already carrying a record share of new homes, but the county is still hundreds of thousands of units behind. Build the backyard solution now.

Los Angeles County is significantly lagging behind its state-mandated housing production targets for the current cycle.

State-Mandated Goal: The county is required to permit 812,000 new housing units by 2029.
Current Production: Since 2021, the county has completed fewer than 125,400 units.
The Deficit: The county is currently falling short by approximately 686,600 units.
Broader Context: Even though Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) accounted for a record 37% of new housing last year, overall housing production in the county actually dropped by more than 4% in 2025, leaving a massive gap to fill over the next few years.